Lava Play Max vs Samsung Galaxy A02
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy A02 (2021) runs on the MediaTek MT6739W. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 20/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A02 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Samsung Galaxy A02
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 105
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 389
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A02 better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A02, the Lava Play Max scores 28 points higher (48/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Samsung Galaxy A02 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek MT6739W | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 105 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 389 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $110 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A02
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A02
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (55/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A02 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A02 by 28 points (48/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy A02 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy A02?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Samsung Galaxy A02?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Play Max (55/100 vs 0/100).